Giants' Olivier Vernon: 'Don't come' if you don't like the protests

The New York Giants (2-9) are looking to play spoiler while their games are essentially meaningless. Defensive end Olivier Vernon, however, will continue to use the national anthem as a platform to get his message across by kneeling during the national anthem.

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Vernon, who has been the lone Giant to kneel for most of the season, said earlier in the season that he may continue his silent protest for the entire year if he has to.

While most of the protests have dissipated, Vernon told The New York Post that he will continue to demonstrate his and that he won’t be deterred by the fans that disagree with him.

Vernon also feels that if fans don’t like what he is doing, they shouldn’t go to the games.

“You hear ‘coward’ and ‘stand up’ and ‘disgrace,’’ Vernon told the Post. “It’s fine. As long as nobody comes on the field and touches me. You stay where you at, you’re going to be all right. They have a right. Oh yeah, I hear it all the time. If they don’t like it, don’t come to the game.’’

After President Trump’s remarks ahead of Week 3, saying any player kneeling should be fired, there was a league-wide response which saw several players take a knee during the national anthem.

Vernon, the son of a retired Miami police officer, has continuously made clear that his protests are to that of racial injustice and that they aren’t directed toward the flag or the military.

The 27-year-old was also encouraged by the news that the NFL and its teams will donate roughly $90 million to causes the players feel are important by the year 2023.

“Making progress, moving forward,’’ Vernon continued. “I don’t know all the logistics of everything right now, but it sounds likes it’s great movement to a good direction.

“At the end of the day, you want to fight for something that’s right. At least some type change that can help elevate something, you just see something that’s being pushed. I feel like it’s a small step, but it is progress.”